6.7/1035 votes#1 - Simply Red: Stars
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2005
Simply Red, the loosely based group of musicians led by Mick Hucknall, take us into the studio to examine the making of this album. While not as commercially successful in the US, it was the biggest selling album in the UK in 1991, and shipped 8.5 million copies worldwide. The musicians who were with the group at that time runite and take us through the tracks. Included is an interview with songwriting legend Lamont Dozier.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10684 votes#2 - Nirvana: Nevermind
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 2/18/2005
In 1991 Nirvana’s Nevermind, with the songs of Kurt Cobain, changed the music business without compromise, record company hype or media overkill. The album replaced Michael Jackson at the top of the American charts and so began a rapid rise to international superstardom for the band. This is the story of how Nirvana came to record Nevermind and the effect the record had on the music world and on the band themselves. It offers an insight into the songwriting genius of Kurt Cobain and reveals why Nevermind remains a milestone in rock history.
Director: Bob Smeaton
Writer: N/A
7.5/10174 votes#3 - Motorhead: Ace Of Spades
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/1/2005
This album, while not a huge seller in the US, was definitely a landmark in the annals of crushingly loud hard rock. Bassist/singer Lemmy and drummer Phil Taylor are in the studio reminiscing about the making of the music, and life while touring. Guitarist Fast Eddie Clark is interviewed separately, but all three discuss candidly what went into the making of the songs. Included are clips from live shows, and even one of Lemmy while with his earlier band, Hawkwind.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Simply Red: Stars" is the best rated episode of "Classic Albums" season 5. It scored 6.7/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/7/2005. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Nirvana: Nevermind".